I tend to be a very task oriented person. Getting a task done can become almost an obsession. When I’ve promised to get something done, I’m driven to do it and feel guilty if it isn’t done as promised. Am I the only one with this problem? In case I’m not, let me share some [...]
Tags: challenge · consumed · contol · desire · Guilt · purpose · Relationship avoidance · task · task oriented
I don’t know how it is for you but those I’m close to, or want to be closer to, tend to be living some distance away. The adage that distance makes the heart grow fonder doesn’t work for me. Perhaps for a season, after they have moved away it does, but I find that “out [...]
Tags: cards · connected · involved · Long Distance Relationships · longing · pictures · prayer · Skype
Finding our passion and living it. Why does that so challenge, and yes, even frighten us? Have we become so deadened that living passionately isn’t even on our radar? Have we been conditioned to bury or kill our desire? Is desire and passion good or bad? Perhaps a starting point would be to look [...]
Tags: desire · dream · excited · heart · life · living my passion · passion
The following is from this month’s Reader’s Digest. (Yes, I read it and not just the comics and jokes.) The list is taken from “The Richest Man in Town” by W. Randall Jones. Seek money for money’s sake and ye shall not find. Find your perfect pitch. (Know your strengths and weaknesses.) Be your own [...]
Tags: boss · Commandments of Wealth · goals · morals
When I think of work, lots of things come to mind. Enjoyment isn’t often one of those thoughts. Necessity, obligation, duty, drudgery are more frequent. I remember, growing up, that I was told that a man (or woman) was blessed if they enjoyed their job. I was led to believe it was rare. The opening [...]
Tags: attitude · curse · desires · heart · jobs · joy · passion · Work